It’s time to address one of the great mysteries of womanhood. Why do so many women feel compelled to buy a lot of purses? “Aha!” You say. “But I only carry this _____ one.” Exactly! We buy at least two, frequently many more, sacks designed for carrying our junque. We justify the purchases all kindsContinue reading “On Junque Sacks”
Author Archives: Princess Manners
Finding out about ADHD
The assistant put me on a room with a laptop, and instructed me to try to finish the computerized test in 30 minutes. There was a helpful timer on the other desk. It was pretty easy. You just clicked when you saw certain shapes. As you progressed, the shapes became more various and appeared moreContinue reading “Finding out about ADHD”
Peonies
The day before the wedding, I stopped at the bodega outside our address and allowed myself a moment of bliss in smelling all the flowers. I bought a bottle of Prosecco and a bundle of 5 pink peonies, their scent as present as the promise of bubbles and happiness. The Professor and I got upContinue reading “Peonies”
Brain Fog
So I’m sitting at my work desk, trying to pay enough attention to my subject to say anything clearly. And all I get is: Static. The subject is a robot – and it’s actually a pretty interesting machine – I can register that much – but my mind just says ……bleep…… I go sleepy now.Continue reading “Brain Fog”
Less happy
It’s been 4 months since I finished TMS. I use a mood tracker, Daylio, to keep track of mood. I’m also in a TMS group on Facebook. A lot of people there say that the effect of TMS wears off and that they need boosters or a second round. I guess it’s either wearing off,Continue reading “Less happy”
I’m happy
It’s been over a month since finishing TMS treatment, and I’m still feeling happy. It might be a cliche’, but for me it’s true: happiness is a choice. At any moment, I have the freedom to choose who and what I want to be. And, to me, that is happiness!
Headaches
I’m starting to get some during and after treatment. Even the next day. Got one now. I take Naproxen. It does some good. …Found out that TMS is not a cure. Many people repeat it. I haven’t noticed any change in mood or state of mind, so I don’t see that happening. Also my copayContinue reading “Headaches”
TMS: Day 1
They took a Sharpie and marked the point on my nose, between the eyes, and the top of my forehead. They put a white knit-fabric skullcap on my head, and then mark more measurements. Next, they put a framework overlay with eyelets in the ”rays.” And start marking through those holes. I felt: Puzzled. WhyContinue reading “TMS: Day 1”
Xenophobia
In 1989, New York was a gorging city full of people chasing and catching dreams. One year out of college, I was the admin at a bespoke architecture group. Snow swirled in white pancakes in the updraft across Fifth Avenue, and I stood at an office window entranced by the hustling life and undeniable beautyContinue reading “Xenophobia”
The Good Mother
The weekend of my nephew’s wedding was beautiful and fair in the streets and roads of the Georgia town where it was held. While riding in my parents’ car, my mother suddenly cleared her throat and said, “Wasn’t I a good mother, Jenny, wasn’t I good mother?” Then she repeated, “Wasn’t I good mother, Jenny,Continue reading “The Good Mother”
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